We’re thrilled to reveal the beautiful covers of our April 2025 releases!
IS SHE ME?
Lauren Grace
Is She Me? is an utterly compelling and profoundly emotive debut romance novel, offering a realistic and raw depiction of a character healing from abuse and growing as a person. This poignant tale follows protagonist Elle, a young woman trying to break free from her community’s cycle of abuse. On the run from her past, she meets Ben, a man troubled by the death of his father and reluctant to be anyone’s saviour. Having just escaped a manipulating and controlling environment, Elle must learn how to set boundaries, but when her boundaries interfere with Ben’s own feelings, will he be able to accept her choices and embody the altruism that left him without a father?
Author Lauren Grace draws upon her personal experiences of past abuse to craft a thought-provoking narrative and deliver a convincing depiction of Elle as a survivor of abuse and trauma. Seamlessly merging the heartrending truth of an abuse survivor’s lived experience with genuine, heartfelt romance between two individuals seeking their place in the world, this captivating combination keeps readers on tenterhooks until the novel’s tender finale.
Combining the dramatic plotlines of Colleen Hoover and the swoon-worthy romance of Ali Hazelwood, alongside realistic depictions of abuse, trauma and healing, Is She Me? is perfect for readers who are searching for healthy endgame relationships, main characters who actually go to therapy, and accurate depictions of women who’ve been through abuse.
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Lauren Grace – Is She Me?£11.99
DEAR MR SNIPPET
Roseanna Rolph
Dear Mr Snippet follows newly-married couple John and Rita, as their lives, home and family are transformed by the trials of World War II. Featuring photographs alongside real letters and diary entries shared between the couple and their children, transcribed painstakingly by their granddaughter Roseanna, this touching World War II memoir sheds light not only John and Rita’s story, but also the highs and lows faced by many military families, both during World War II and beyond.
Passionately in love and hilariously witty in their banter with one another, John and Rita’s letters, some of which will be on display at The London Postal Museum from April 2025, offer a unique wartime conversation that bridges military and civilian worlds, and transports readers back to another time via an un-replicated authentic perspective. The impact of war on children becomes an increasingly important focus as the story progresses, with John and Rita’s two young children struggling with absent parents and separation, housing difficulties, ill-health, and constant uncertainty, to name but a few. This focus, combined with her own childhood experiences with parental absence, led Roseanna to contact Little Troopers, a charity supporting all military children who have parents currently serving in the British Armed Forces. The charity is delighted to be collaborating with Roseanna on this project, using Dear Mr Snippet to help raise awareness of its incredible work.
With the perfect blend of humour, romance and tragedy, Dear Mr Snippet is impossible to put down, drawing readers in with John and Rita’s engaging, chatty writing styles and open, honest conversations. Perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about this period of history in an accessible way; gain insight into the realities of being a military partner or child, and fans of World War Two fiction and non-fiction alike.
DO SNAKES HAVE WHISKERS?
Jo O’Riordan
Do Snakes Have Whiskers? introduces Sam, a curious little girl who has many questions about the world. Today, she wants to know all about snakes! Her friends and family flounder through her many hilarious lines of questioning, until she is satisfied in her knowledge… and wonders if perhaps she could get a snake as a pet?
The story came about when the author’s own young son posed the question ‘do snakes have whiskers?’, and Jo artfully leads us through the brilliant and distinct mind of a child via short and snappy rhyming verses packed with fun facts about snakes, and jokes along the way. Young readers and parents alike will be endeared by Sam and her persistent curiosity and creative mind.
Delightfully illustrated, this colourful picture book encourages children to question and learn, and is the perfect way to engage in discussions about one of the lesser-known inhabitants of the UK. With beautiful full-page spreads of quirky snakes in all shapes and sizes, this book playfully educates and would make the ideal gift for any curious child who loves animals, especially snakes.
RESTORATION (Von Werstein Trilogy, #2)
Jan Stirling Locke
Restoration is the second instalment in the Von Werstein trilogy, following Helen and her husband, former Wehrmacht General Karl, as they struggle to adjust to their new lives in the ruins of a country that has suffered defeat and division by the Allied powers. Navigating prejudice, betrayal, and the consequences of their choices, at the centre of this harrowing tale is Helen’s struggle to protect her family, including the lost children of Karl’s first marriage.
Pushing a message of survival through compromise and adaptation, author Jan Stirling Locke combines a thrilling narrative – weaving a tale of love, uncertainty and moral challenges against a background of true historical events – with insight into the internal and external conflicts experienced in the fallout of war.
